Agenda items (4)

General Business

1General BusinessCaitlin Corey, Petaluma City Clerk will swear in the new members of the Senior Advisory

The City Clerk will officially swear in newly appointed members of the Senior Advisory Committee.

Procedural (1)

2ProceduralApproval of Minutes for the meeting of June 11, 2026

The committee will review and approve the official meeting minutes from June 11, 2026.

Public Hearing

3Public Hearing1.Nomination and election of officers – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary

The Senior Advisory Committee will nominate and elect its leadership positions: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

4Public HearingAd Hoc Committee Reports and Updates:Goal 1: Enhance Social Activities for SeniorsAd Hoc Members Kathy Meyers, Iya Josephmenard (PSC)Objective: To create more social opportunities for seniors to connect, engage, andbuild friendships. Goal 2: Improve Senior Physical Health and Wellbeing Ad Hoc Members Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and wellbeing among seniors. Goal 3: Improve Senior Mental Health and Wellbeing Ad Hoc Members – Kathy Myers Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and wellbeing among seniors. Goal 4: Increase Access to Information and Resources Ad Hoc members: Robert Bailey, Katherine Wells Volunteer members Nickola Frye, Gabriella Ambrosi Objective: To ensure seniors have access to important information and resources. Discussion of 2027 Senior Advisory Committee Senior Resource Fair at the Petaluma Community Center. Goal 5: Advocate for SeniorFriendly Infrastructure Ad Hoc members: Objective: To create a more seniorfriendly environment in Petaluma. Goal 6: Work with Sonoma County Master Plan for Aging Ad Hoc Members: No Ad Hoc all SAC members will participate (if possible) in MPA. Objective: To create and increase a working relationship with MPA. Goal 7: Foster Intergenerational Connections Ad Hoc members: Objective: To encourage connections between seniors and younger generations.

Committees will report on progress toward seven goals including expanding social activities for seniors, improving physical and mental health, increasing access to information and resources, making Petaluma more senior-friendly, partnering with the county's Master Plan for Aging, and fostering connections between seniors and younger people; the group will also discuss a 2027 Senior Resource Fair at the Petaluma Community Center.

Additional votes recorded in minutes

Approve prior month's meeting minutes

aye 6

Dennis Pocekayaye

Katherine Wellsaye

Kathy Myersaye

Melody Stewartaye

Robert Baileyaye

Samantha Vanceaye

Elect Robert Bailey as Chair

aye 6

Dennis Pocekayaye

Katherine Wellsaye

Kathy Myersaye

Melody Stewartaye

Robert Baileyaye

Samantha Vanceaye

Elect Dennis Pocekay as Vice Chair

aye 6

Dennis Pocekayaye

Katherine Wellsaye

Kathy Myersaye

Melody Stewartaye

Robert Baileyaye

Samantha Vanceaye

Elect Samantha Vance as Secretary

aye 6

Dennis Pocekayaye

Katherine Wellsaye

Kathy Myersaye

Melody Stewartaye

Robert Baileyaye

Samantha Vanceaye